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No I do not enjoy doing maintenance and that is one thing that concerns me about real estate when compared to equities.. I pay about 0.18% to maintain my portfolio but to maintain a house its probably many times that amount!! But I guess it cannot be compared as I intend to live in the house.

Congrats on the retirement. I appreciate your comment and it is great to hear that it has worked out well for you. If you don't mind I have a few questions: How did you decide to make the jump and purchase? What were some of the factors you were considering/thinking about (both financial and...

I am leaning towards buying because I am concerned about the massive price increases in the housing market and there is very limited supply in this area. Moving to another city is an option but we prefer to stay because we have family and friends nearby. A house is truly a money pit, I see many...

Background: Married couple 33 & 34 with one young kid Currently renting a 2 bedroom condo but may need to purchase a bigger living space. Problem: Unsure if buying a home is the sensible decision given the high costs of home maintenance and ownership. Real estate has been going up 10-20% yearly...